US Bridges

SR1413 over Horse Swamp

Good

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1415 · Structure no. 000000000910036

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1413 over Horse Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1413 over Horse Swamp in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1413
CrossesHorse Swamp
Location0.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1415
RouteState Highway 1413
Coordinates36.30235, -76.95889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1413 over Horse Swamp built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1413 over Horse Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1413 over Horse Swamp carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1413 over Horse Swamp?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1413 over Horse Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.